Chavismo v. Reggaetón

Tarek W. Saab, wearing a Pink Floyd t-shirt, is tackling the new instrument of the global neoliberal elites’ plan to dissolve the family unit: reggaetón. Yes, you read it right. Cambia esa cara de seria, esa cara de intelectual, de enciclopedia 🎶

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Yes, Evangelical Chavismo Is Happening

The Maduro administration is seeking to build stronger ties with Evangelical pastors to populate its base for the 2024 elections. A growing conservative strain within chavismo shows its teeth. Its latest victim? Reggaetón

Tony Frangie Mawad September 11, 2023

Standing ovation in Miami for Simón, directed by Diego Vicentini. The film tells the story of a student who flees Venezuela after being tortured by the Venezuelan National Guard.

Powerful stuff.

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“Simón” is making the rounds, even in Caracas.

Illicit Economies’ Weight in Venezuela’s GDP Double the World’s Average

Transparencia and Ecoanalítica published their updated report on illicit economies in Venezuela and its findings are astounding: they represent 16% of GDP, 56% of government tax revenues and 78% of annual imports. Globally, the weight of illicit crimes is between 8-10% of the GD – half of what it weighs in Venezuela. We wrote about last year’s report here.

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Prudes, Comegatos and Chavistas

Tarek W. Saab, wearing his Dark Side of the Moon shirts, welcomes folkloric singer Cecilia Todd and members of Serenata Guayanesa -among others- to wage the anti-reggaetón cruzade.